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  ⚠️😲Major planned train disruptions for most of next week (6-12 July 2026) on the Sunbury, Cranbourne, Pakenham lines, as well as Werribee/Williamstown lines. Also other lines including V/Line services affected evenings and on the weekend. Check official web sites for more details: https://www.metrotrains.com.au/planned-works/ https://www.vline.com.au/Timetable/Service-changes

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  Frequent fast connections make public transport a pleasure.

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  This Sunday's train boost cuts the wait time for this connection from 32 minutes to 12 minutes. More frequent services make public transport useful for more people. We'll keep pushing for further improvements, but this is progress! 👍

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  Great to hear V/Line has been testing 6-car trains for the Warrnambool line to help boost capacity. Short trains aren't coping, especially on weekends. Read more: https://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/bigger-trains-bound-warrnambool

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  Part of the problem: "We have transport projects, but no plan – the Big Build *is* the plan." Read more: https://ptua.org.au/posts/2026/royal-commission-policy-and-governance-failures/

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  Goodbye to the worst of the worst long waits on the Craigieburn, Upfield, Mernda, Hurstbridge and Sandringham lines starting today! More services on other V/Line and Metro lines too from today - it's great to see. We'll keep pushing for further improvements around the network. Want to help? Join us.

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  Minimising project costs is important, but convenient easy interchanges are not "unnecessary extras" - especially for a project designed primarily to connect existing rail lines. They are key to ensuring the benefits of the investment are maximised. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/suburban-rail-loop-project-ben-carroll-savings-2-billion/107073280

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  When it comes to infrastructure, the best outcomes come from well researched independent advice. We're incredibly disappointed that the State Government has taken the short-sighted decision to shut down Infrastructure Victoria, putting an end to their good work. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-28/government-to-shut-down-infrastructure-victoria/107088980

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  Upfield line: every 10 minutes between Coburg and the City? Yes, it is possible! It's happening all this weekend due to Craigieburn/Werribee/Williamstown line works. Great to see... maybe they should try this more often... for instance every peak hour? 🤔

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  Whether or not SRL proceeds or is paused, it's important that the rest of the public transport network gets more upgrades to make it fast, frequent and reliable. We've outlined initiatives for buses, trams, Metro and V/Line that our politicians should be prioritising. https://ptua.org.au/posts/2026/priorities-for-2026-election/

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  ⚠️From Tuesday: Watergardens to Sunbury and Dandenong to Cranbourne trains are replaced by buses due to industrial action affecting train maintenance. We hope this is resolved soon and doesn't spread - if you're on these lines, keep a look out for updates from Metro.

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  With so many suburban and regional town buses offering inadequate services on the weekends, we're calling for Sunday timetables to be scrapped, upgraded to Saturday - to ensure more 7 day routes - and for key routes to have improved frequencies. https://www.busnews.com.au/ptua-frequent-bus-services-election-2026/

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  More public transport systems are adding monthly or weekly fare caps, so regular users can avoid the hassle and upfront expense of preloading a Pass. Victoria should do this too, especially now we've got Tap And Go. https://nowtoronto.com/news/ttc-monthly-fare-cap-47-trips-september-1/

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  There's heavy traffic and travel demand 7 days a week in Melbourne and our regional cities. It's time public transport services caught up. More frequent services means more people on public transport.

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  🚉🚴Cycling and public transport make a great combination. We support the call from Bicycle Network for 5% of state transport infrastructure budget to be used to provide better cycling infrastructure. Read more here: https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/our-advocacy/strategic-cycling-corridor/

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  📅🚧Everyone's least favourite calendars. But it's worth checking for disruptions when planning a trip. Planned closures for upgrades might be necessary, but authorities need to ensure disruptions are minimised, info is clear and that there are plenty of staff and buses to help keep people moving.

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  NFL in #Melbourne: big event, with no MCG public parking. Public transport is showing how good it can be - plenty of services ensuring the crowds get easily and efficiently to the game.👍🚉🏈

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  Sydney's population is similar to Melbourne, but their rail patronage is about 50% higher. Why? One factor is Sydney has frequent trains to almost every station all day, every day. It makes public transport much easier to use for more trips, so more people hop on board.👍

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  🚉🎉Happy opening day to West Tarneit station! More upgrades are needed for Melbourne's growing west, but this station will make a big difference to the local community.👍 📷LachlanTansey, via Wikipedia CC BY 4.0

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  It's that time of year again. Hopefully your wait for a train is a short one, but watch out for swooping birds! 🐦‍⬛

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  Shepparton is one of many Victorian regional cities in need of a revamp to bus services, to help people get around, including to workplaces and to the railway station to connect with V/Line. Read about how the local council and others are pushing for action. https://www.busnews.com.au/bonanza-or-bust-inside-sheppartons-bus-network-fight/

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  Today's V/Line problems are hugely disruptive to passengers. Authorities must review what's happened, and look at what can be done to keep trains moving in future. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/vic-vline-train-disruption-radio-network-fault/106891272

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  🎂🚉Happy 165th birthday to Woodend station, opened 8 July 1861. (Not a great birthday, with huge train disruptions today☹️) When it's running, the Bendigo line is often served by overcrowded short 3-car trains. Running longer trains more often would help the service keep up with demand. 📷circa 1910 via State Library

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  V/Line will have free rides on Monday and Tuesday... What's more important is that V/Line and the government look at what went wrong, why backup systems failed, the response, and what can be done to ensure our rail system is more resilient and reliable. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/why-vline-was-hit-harder-than-other-states-by-telstra-outage/106895726

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  V/Line: Passengers don't want a blame game. They want a reliable public transport service they can trust. Read more: https://ptua.org.au/posts/2026/v-line-owes-passengers-answers-on-its-lack-of-backup-plans/

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  PTUA's Ballarat Branch is back! Advocating for more and better services and amenity for public transport users in and around Ballarat. Get in touch and join to help our campaign. https://timesnewsgroup.com.au/ballarat/news/public-transport-users-group-reconvening-advocating-for-region/

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  🚌New bus timetables started in Melbourne's south east last week, including new route 886 from Hastings to Mornington. More buses means more options to get around by public transport. A step in the right direction. Details here: https://transport.vic.gov.au/news-and-resources/news/better-bus-travel-for-the-mornington-peninsula

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  🚌Do you live or travel in Bendigo? Local bus routes are being reviewed. Longer hours, more direct, better connected, more frequent bus services mean a better public transport network that more people can use. Have your say here: https://engage.vic.gov.au/bendigo-bus

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  We support the Monash Graduate Association's call for concession fares for full-time graduate students. Find out more and sign their petition here: https://mga.monash.edu/policy-campaigns/current-campaigns/ptv-campaign/

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  Good to see people out today in support of accessible tram platform stops on Sydney Road before the Upfield line closes for level crossing removal works. All of Melbourne's tram network should be accessible to everyone. Check out the local campaign here: https://www.facebook.com/SATScampaign